OHNS Application Information
Who We are Looking for:
Individuals with exceptional qualifications who share a common mission and philosophy. Stanford Otolaryngology especially encourages applications from African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and other candidates from under-represented minority groups.
The Stanford Otolaryngology Residency Program At-a-Glance
Residency Program Description
The Stanford Department of Otolaryngology offers two different tracks for residency training. Applicants may apply to one or both programs. Interviews for both programs are conducted on the same days.
(1) Clinical Track
We offer four positions in the five-year clinical track.
(2) Clinician-Scientist Training Program
We offer one position in the Clinician-Scientist Training Program, a seven-year track which includes two years of protected research time (during the third and fourth years of residency).
The rotations are outlined below:
Application Procedure
Application deadline: October 1.
To submit an application to our program, please register on MyERAS.
After your application from ERAS has been received by the department, it will be evaluated by the Residency Selection Committee. Qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
Our program accepts application materials exclusively through ERAS. Interested candidates must submit their materials through ERAS by the application deadline to be considered for interviews.
Required Application Materials for Residency Program
- Common application form
- Personal statement
- Medical school transcript
- MSPE/Dean’s Letter (to be submitted as soon as it becomes available)
- No more than four letters of recommendation (minimum of three letters)
- Photograph
- USMLE transcripts
Additional Requirements for international medical graduates:
- ECFMG Status Report
- Status letter from California Medical License Board
Residency Interviews
Dates: Tue, Jan 15 and Wed Jan 16, 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you have a cut-off for USMLE scores?
A: We require that you have a passing USMLE score, but we do not have a minimum passing score cut-off. However, most of our applicants’ scores are above-average.
Q: Where can I get more information about the residency?
A: Our Residency Handbook describes the program and its policies in minute detail.
Q: I am a resident at another program. Where can I find details about visiting Stanford?
A: We currently do not offer away rotations for residents from other OHNS programs.
Q: How do I find out more about clerkship or sub-internship opportunities?
A: Please visit the OHNS Clerkship page.
Chief Residents
Next year, our chiefs will be headed for the following fellowships: Julia Noel, MD - H&N Endocrine Surgery Fellowship at Stanford; David Schoppy, MD, PhD - H&N Fellowship at USCF; Krista Kiyosaki, MD - Pediatric Otolaryngology at Stanford; and Brandon Baird, MD - Laryngology Fellowship at MGH.
Class of 2019